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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1904
Page
4
The piece urges passage of Senator Stewart’s compulsory suffrage bill to curb election corruption in Ohio, arguing forced voting would end boodling and reduce payoffs. It cites Germany France and other regions as models, critiques opponents, and contends representative Crawford’s anti proprietary medicine bill harms the poor.
Residents and business men along Court street paid five to twenty dollars for street cleaning and their poll tax during the year. They received no return until last Saturday when the street gang cleaned the mud from the street, prompting a plea for gratitude.
The passage argues institutes divide farmers into shiftless and progressive groups with the latter attending for mutual education. It contends the institute should be an exchange of practical ideas and notes growing attendance as evidence that many farmers seek beneficial discussions.
A columnist notes cautious Ohio legislature adjournments and repeated political posturing. They remark the January thaw surprised forecasts, question hero-worship, and predict quieter local politics this year with buyers of influence needing real jobs.
A miniature exclone in Ohio over Republican delegate selection may be checked if the original Roosevelt man is found. Senator Hanne is not expected to plead guilty.
The average farmers institute is a place for sharing practical ideas rather than debates on what not to do. It yields suggestive concepts farmers can apply to improve their operations and efficiency.
Dr. H M Hissey of Zanesville challenges the Hanna nomination claim quoting a proverb about sunrise and sunset. He notes that nothing is certain and raises the question of which comes first.
The fifteenth district should learn from the eleventh. In this district nominations are settled two years before conventions, and the Republicans only need to plan for the fall election plurality.
The Ohio debate centers on Hanna, Foraker, and Cox as delegates at large and who can speak for the party. The Ohio State Journal criticizes Bramwell for advocating Foraker’s delegate role, arguing party leaders muzzle honest opinion. The piece questions party censorship and sectarian common sense within Ohio politics.
Heavy rains and a thaw sent Ohio River water to a seven mile backwater near Hockingport, with boats damaged and property losses high along Pittsburg to Cincinnati. Cold weather halted fears, saving many river assets. Athens county saw limited damage while Chicago faces a coroner’s probe and mayor arrest warrants for the Iroquois theater disaster as building enforcement failures are blamed.
Leslie's Weekly notes Ostend Belgium as a showcase of continental bathing. Bathing huts are moved by horse driven trolleys and reused on shore, with riders guiding from a windowed booth. Women wear tight suits with no skirts, and all ages share similar attire on a lively beach.
Fashion writer AMY VARNUM describes popular fur stoles and pelerine capes with sable and mink details. She notes champagne muff satin, lace flounces, ivory satin lining, amazon plumes, dainty lingerie frills, and wider skirts with rich folds. Also covered are chiffon velvet blouses, long shoulder lines, and the military sash belt trend for walking wear.
John Temple Graves speaks on the Negro Problem at Chautauqua in the college auditorium. Prof. Geo P Baker of Harvard lectures on London theatres with stereo views. The Arkansas Traveller and Human Hearts return with new scenery and a stronger company, to be shown at the opera house Friday January 25.
A recipe describes a crust using pastry flour baking powder salt and lard or butter with milk to form a soft dough. Roll to three fourths inch thick place in a buttered tin bake ten to twelve minutes in a hot oven and serve immediately.
Yorktown Arkansas January 18 Dr Leland Williamson M D testified before Justice H E Green Montgomery County sworn statement citing cured cases for Dodd's Kidney Pills including Henry Hall Sr aged 48 Amer attacked with malaria hematuria swamp fever with fever 101 to 105 coated tongue constipation hemorrhage and inflammation of kidneys and relief with pills leading to complete recovery after two months of treatment.
In Ohio winter, large catfish are found embedded in ice chunks on the river. Captain Armstrong of the sand boat at Wheeling reportedly dislodged a big ice mass containing 19 catfish from 8 to 16 inches long.
Wonderful nerve healing salve advertises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for accidental cuts wounds bruises burns sores and stiff joints with promise of pain relief and healing. It claims effectiveness for piles as well and lists W H Mckee as the druggist selling it for 25 cents.
Classified notice listing iron beds and dressers with prices from 20 cents to 30 dollars. Items range from budget to mid price, suggesting a thrift furniture sale or catalog update with multiple affordable options.
The Hocking Valley offers round trip fares from Cincinnati to Cincinnati for the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite event February 23 to 26, 1904 with sale Feb 2 to 27 and return by March 2. For the National Educational Association meeting in Atlanta February 23 to 26, 1904, tickets to Atlanta and return are $20.60 on Feb 20 to 22 with return by Feb 27. Call ticket agents for stopovers and extensions.
Wheeler-Holden Co invites millmen to supply white oak car stock saved to order. They advertise paying the highest market price and provide contact at 49 Brie Co. Bank Bald, Buffalo N. Y. for full information.
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